Sunday, November 21, 2010

The Willett Solargon project was our largest to date. The combination of two Solargon 30-10 over a walkout basement with a large link gave the owners just over 2,300 sq. ft. of living space. This spacious dwelling will be interesting to follow as they add their solar P.V. system next spring.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

With the extremely dry conditions and the recent fires in Colorado, this project has taken extra precautions for fire mitigation. Along with the SIPs panels which are very fire resistant the Willetts have chosen metal roofing and concrete siding.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010

Willett concept home above and the project in Sand Creek, Colorado below. Click onweb album to see more pictures.
Write me with comments or questions about creating your ultimate energy saving living space. solargonhomes@gmail.com

Saturday, August 14, 2010

It is mid August and the Willett Solargon project is about closed in. These twin Solargon 30-10's are connected by a 12'x18' link with entry and bathroom. The 10' walls give this model a big feel and room for a loft.

Before the roof went on the crown beam and rafter assembly was installed.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

This is the latest version of the Solargon 20 with 311 sq. ft of living space. Owners Kale and Laura have finished this charming cabin complete with deck, sandstone patio, hot tub and root cellar. The Solargon 20-4 features a four sided roof system over an ultra efficient SIPs octagon. Kale's Cottage.

View from the hot tub.

Inside is a nice kitchen with an addition to accommodate a bathroom.

Small gable windows illuminate the T&G ceiling giving this cabin an open and light living space. The SIPs building envelope, which included all wall and roof panels was assembled in 6 hours and the owners completed the entire project in 3 months. For more information about creating your own Solargon cabin or home write to solargonhomes@gmail.com

Friday, May 21, 2010

Many thanks and all the best to Peg and Peter Meisler on their purchase of two Solargon 20 models for a southern Colorado project which will link the two octagon building with a 24' link. The link will include a kitchen and bath with a staircase to the cellar.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Solargon sales person Sheri Mattei and family at Dream Lake at the base of Halletts Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. The short walk to this overwhelmingly beautiful place is a must if you find yourself in northern Colorado. We have our own dream of building an ultra efficient Solargon home this summer. For more information about owning your Solargon cabin or home write us at solargonhome@gmail.com.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Pictured above is the Solargon 20 show model being set at the new ICS plant. We used 2x6 redwood and framed an octagon to fit under the Solargon. After building and leveling the support frame we lifted the Solargon with two forklifts and drove beside the frame. We then lowered it and pushed the cabin over the frame and did final adjustments. Then lifting in select spots we removed the pipes. It was just that simple. To view more pictures see album below.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

ICS-RM- manufacturer of Solargon products is moving to their new larger plant location in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Solargon 20 show model pictured here is being moved to it's new home. Click on the Web Albumto see pictures of the complete move.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Thank you all for coming to the Solargon tour today and to the Sutherlands for their generosity in letting us tour their mountain cabin. A special thanks to Sheri Mattei for putting the tour together. Click the Web Album to see more.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

One of the things Congresswoman Betsy Markey is focused on is “creating a lasting energy plan for our country”, therefore, she met with Sheri Mattei of Solargon to talk about this extremely energy efficient green building, Solargon.

One of the many applications for the Solargon is emergency housing. A Solargon building assembles in 4 hours to 3 days depending on the model; therefore this building is perfect for relief in Haiti and the many people that are still in need of permanent housing in the wake of Katrina.

Congresswoman Betsy Markey was happy to hear about how very strong Solargons are and their incredible energy efficient off the grid capability, which allows for low energy consumption after one moves into the building. Solargon; "Making larger strides, leaving smaller footprints."

Saturday, February 20, 2010

On my way to assembly the Paonia Solargon 30 (previous post) I went over McClure Pass in western Colorado. At the very top of the pass just before you descend into the beautiful Paonia valley, there is an incredible forest of aspen. I stopped to take the picture above and was amazed at the density of aspens. It reminded me of a Bev Dolittle painting with the absence of Indians on horseback.Dreams of my own Solargon in the woods came to mind.

If you have property and you are thinking of creating your own new living space and building a super efficient home, then consider this. It is not difficult. The people that show up for the assemble of Solargons are surprised at how quickly the structure goes up. If you have several friends and a weekend you can assembly a Solargon. Most of the building is already done when it arrives at your site. You do not have to be a builder and help is available for theplaning and preparationsneeded for a smooth assemble of your Solargon home. Let me know your thoughts at: solargonhomes@gmail.com

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Welcome to Solargon Homes.Solargon cabins and homeswere the natural development of refinement and timing. Our designs reflect the trend in downsizing and energy efficient building. Start small and add as you need, or combine our building component sizes to build the living space that fits your needs. Using ultra efficient and super strong polyurethane SIPs walls, roof and floor panels, Solargon has created uniquely designed living spaces that result in optimum living comfort and significant energy savings with the most efficient building systems available. As building codes mandate higher standards for compliance, the cost of conventional building has risen to make SIPs competitive with big advantages over "stick built" homes.Our homes are bright and open inviting light in with improved airflow. "An octagonal house is cheaper to build, allows for additional living space, receives more natural light, is easier to heat, and remains cooler in the summer. These benefits all derive from the geometry of an octagon: the shape encloses space efficiently, minimizing external surface area and consequently heat loss and gain, building costs etc." Orson Squire Fowler 1850Solargon living spaces are the exterior SIPs envelope or SIPs panels. Because of the many interior and exterior treatment options such as siding, roofing, windows, flooring, etc. we offer the shell , super structures, connectors, venting skylight and you choose what finishing to complete the living space. Our cabin assembles in hours and the larger Solargon 30 can be assembled in as little as two days.